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Originally Posted by BretMan
I wonder if they think the call was bad because it shouldn't have been interference in the first place or if they should have also called the batter out if it was interference?  |
Again, I still think that U2's "circle-around" mechanic that he gave after ruling the out was an indication that he felt R2 could have moved around to avoid hindering the fielder as much as possible, while still maintaining contact with the base.
What he did not see was R2 looking up for the ball or looking at the fielder to make a reasonable attempt at avoiding him. Instead, he saw R2 turn his back to the fielder, and that may have given him enough cause to judge intent.
That's my speculation.